Evening dress
Designer
Guy Laroche
(1921 - 1989)
1950
Silk crepe
Gift of Joan Kaufman
Object number76.109.1
This sheath gown is constructed with a double-layer, underlining, and reinforced hems. The design by Guy Laroche uses crêpe, a pliable, matte fabric with yarns that are twisted before weaving. The bias-cut crêpe easily curves and drapes at the bodice and falls close to the figure.
DescriptionLime green silk crepe evening dress; round neck; slight dropped cap; twist drape at center front bust with rolled opening to floor; oval yoke at center back from armhole to waist; made over crepe skirt with center back hem vent on silk camisole bodice; zipper closing at center back on dress and inner camisole bodiceCollections
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